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Residents fault council’s Pride Month proclamation as ‘performative’; speakers urge stronger support for youth services
Summary
Two public commentators criticized the city’s Pride Month proclamation as insufficient and urged the council to fund or partner with the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center and to engage youth in policy work; speakers asked for more than photo opportunities and suggested concrete outreach steps.
During the public‑comment period on Tuesday, two San Gabriel residents questioned the sincerity and follow‑through behind the city’s proclamation recognizing Pride Month and urged the council to take concrete actions to support LGBTQ residents and youth.
Vicky Godot, identified as a former commissioner and San Gabriel resident, criticized the council for what she called a “hypocritical” proclamation and said the item was added to the agenda only after another speaker reminded the council that June is Pride Month. Godot encouraged residents to attend regional…
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